Experts in Cave, Sidemount & Tech Diving
Training Fee Structure
Transparent Daily Rates
Performance-Based Training
How Pricing Works
All technical and cave training at CDT Mexico is performance-based and charged per training day.
The durations listed below are minimum requirements and assume all performance standards are met on the first attempt.
Additional training days may be required to ensure divers reach the required skill level.
Daily Training Rate
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1 student:
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2 students:
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3 students:
$300 USD / day
$540 USD / day
$720 USD / day
Applicable to all courses.
Fundamentals
Sidemount (tech level)
min. 4 days
Intro to Tech (twins)
min. 3 days
Nitrox
min. 1 day (dry)
Cave Diving - Core
Full Cave
min. 4 days
Intro to Cave + Full Cave
min. 7 days
Cavern + Intro to Cave + Full Cave
min. 10 days
Intro to Tech + Cavern + Intro + Full Cave
min. 13 days
Sidemount + Cavern + Intro + Full Cave
min. 14 days
Intro to Cave
min. 3 days
Cavern + Intro to Cave
min. 7 days
Intro to Tech + Cavern + Intro to Cave
min. 9 days
Sidemount + Cavern + Intro to Cave
min. 10 days
Cavern
min. 4 days
Intro to Tech + Cavern
min. 7 days
Sidemount + Cavern
min. 8 days
Cave Diving - Advanced
Sidemount Cave
min. 2 days
Stage Cave
min. 3 days
Sidemount Cave (crossover)
min. 5 days
Multi-Stage Cave (workshop)
min. 1 day
Stage + Multi-Stage Cave
min. 4 days
Cave Deco (already deco)
min. 4 days
Stage Cave + Cave Deco
min. 6 days
Cave Deco (new to deco)
min. 6 days
Stage Cave + Cave Deco
min. 8 days
Advanced Sidemount Cave
min. 5 days
DPV Cave
min. 5 days
Stage Cave + DPV Cave
min. 8 days
Cave Survey
min. 4 days
Technical Diving
Advanced Nitrox
min. 3 days
Decompression Procedures
min. 3 days
Adv. Nitrox + Deco Procedures (ANDP)
min. 5 days
Advanced Sidemount (tech)
min. 3 days
Workshops
Workshops are tailored on demand according to the diver’s experience and objectives.
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Buoyancy Control & Propulsion
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Complex Cave Navigation
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Line Work
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Emergency Procedures for Cave Diving
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Cave Diving Runtime & Waypoints
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Cave Multi-Stage
A review day is required if:
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You did not train the previous levels with CDT Mexico
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You have not dived the previous level in over 3 months
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Your previous course was more than 12 months ago
Day of Review
Combined Courses
Combined courses are an intensive, fast-paced progression.
They are not suitable for all divers.
Buffer days for rest, fatigue, or technical issues are strongly recommended.
Equipment Notes
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Owning a sidemount system is strongly recommended
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Rental sidemount systems require approximately half a day for setup
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Regulators, lights, backmount wings and backplates are available for rent
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Dive computers, fins, exposure suits, boots, and hoods cannot be rented
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Students are responsible for arriving with suitable personal equipment in working condition
What’s Included
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Transportation (Puerto Aventuras ↔ Akumal area)
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Instruction & certification
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80 cu / 11 L aluminum cylinder
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Nitrox 32 fills
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Weights
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Drinking water
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Oxygen kit
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Complete toolbox & spare parts
Not Included
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Personal diving equipment
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Cenote entrance fees
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Food & personal expenses
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E-learning codes
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Gases other than air and Nitrox 32
Important Policies
Booking & E-learning
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TDI e-learning must be completed before the courses (when available)
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E-learning code: $100 USD
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Booking is confirmed with a 1-day training deposit
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Deposit is non-refundable
Training Conditions & Agreement
1. By booking a course, students confirm they have read and understood:
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the course description
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the pre-course preparation requirements
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the performance-based training model
2. Payment in full is due 10 days before the course start date.
3. Deposits and e-learning codes are non-refundable under any circumstances.
4. Cancellations for valid reasons (injury, illness, force majeure):
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No refund will be issued
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The paid amount will be kept as a training credit valid for 18 months
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After 18 months, unused credit is forfeited
5. Certification is not guaranteed and depends on meeting all performance standards.
6. Additional training days may be required at the instructor’s discretion.
7. Students are responsible for ensuring they are medically fit to dive
Get Ready
Training is not about collecting a card.
It’s about earning real autonomy, safety, and confidence.
The objective: divers who can plan and execute dives independently.